[78-L] 78 "Restoration Challenge"!

[Antony Pepper]

>Oddly enough, the flip side of that disc was electrical (Dixie Flyer Blues, 
>recorded about 4 months later). It stayed in print long enough to be on blue wax.

Heh! And wow do I wish I had one (in E+ or better nick)...

I see the issue is higher up Dock's price list than some - so I guess
not too common, and/or quite well wanted.

Um, anyhow upon reflection -this- copy is probably verging on being
just too challenging... :-)

Here's a go:-
www.historyanew.co.uk/78challenge/bessie-goodoldwagon-ap1.mp3

Best,
A


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>Antony Pepper wrote:
>> Dear Chris,
>> 
>>> One suggestion: Could you add at least one *acoustic* track to your selection? I have often noticed that certain engineers do a splendid work on electrics but are stumped with acoustics, or (less frequently) vice versa.
>> 
>> Thanks. That's an excellent suggestion.
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I've dug around & found a vinyl pressing of a late acoustic Columbia
>> Bessie Smith. You've Been a Good Old Wagon features Louis commenting
>> on cornet (with Fred Longshaw, piano). Jan 1925.
>> 
>> www.historyanew.co.uk/78challenge/Bessie%20Smith%20-%20You%27ve%20Been%20a%20Good%20Old%20Wagon.zip
>> 
>> It's not worn particularly, but sadly it has been knocked about
>> rather, so there're plenty of ticks. Had to play it with a 2.5 -
>> nothing larger I have tracked reasonably through all the scratches (at
>> 78)! This probably adds a little hiss compared with a larger tip.
>> 
>> Have to say it sounds pretty impressive naked, despite all that!
>> 
>> Best,
>> Antony
>> ________
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